Intellectualized
commitment to one's own socio-racial group and deceptive tolerance of
other groups. May make life decisions to "help" other
racial groups.

Immersion/Emmersion Status: HYPERVIGILANCE
and RESHAPING

Search for an
understanding of the personal meaning of racism and the ways by which
one benefits and a redefinition of whiteness. Life choices may
incorporate racial activism.

Autonomy Status: FLEXIBILITY and COMPLEXITY

Informed positive
socio-racial group commitment, use of internal standards for
self-definition, capacity to relinquish the privileges of racism.
May avoid life options that require participation in racial oppression.